Airport Comparison
| SGN | YEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Elliot Lake Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | SGN | YEL |
| ICAO Code | VVTS | CYEL |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City | Elliot Lake |
| Country | Vietnam | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 1,087 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.820000, 106.650000 | 46.350000, -82.560000 |
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 13,592 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Vietnam with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 04:43 in Elliot Lake. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,054 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.